Ranchman’s Rising Star Auditions

The Ranchman’s Rising Star presented by Country 105 returns this fall!

Sign up now for auditions on September 28th & October 5th.

You’re invited to our Auditions on September 28th & October 5th! Perform 1 song in front of Ranchman’s judges, for your chance to move into the Semi Finals! Auditions start at 1:00pm September 28 & October 5th.

Prizes generously provided by: Ranchmans, Country 105, Country Thunder, Lauren Tutty, RDR Music, MCC Recording Studio, Craig Senyk, Yamaha, Lammle’s Western Wear, Country Music Alberta, and Rockit Vocal Studio.

The winner of the Rising Star competition will be crowned on Wednesday November 20th and will receive:
WINNER:
  • Main stage performance at Country Thunder Alberta 2025
  • MCC Recording Studio Recording A Radio Quality Single Package (Valued at $3,000)
  • Production & Session Musician Package for MCC Recording Session by Craig Senyk Initiatives of $1,000
  • RDR Radio Package – National Servicing of your song to Country Radio (Valued at $675)
  • 8 Week Radio Tracking Services provided by Lauren Tutty Promotions (Valued at $2200)
  • $1,000 Lammle’s Western Wear outfitting experience
  • Country 105 Package including an On-Air/Social interview & a 30 second pre-produced spot that features the winner and a snippet of their music
  • Country Music Alberta 2 Year Membership for every member of the winning artist/group
  • 2 Voice Coaching Sessions or Artists Development provided from Rockit Vocal Studios (Value $320)
2nd PLACE:
  • $600 from Ranchmans
  • 1 Voice Coaching Session or Artists Development provided from Rockit Vocal Studios (Value $160)
3rd PLACE:
  • $400 from Ranchman’s Calgary
BEST SONG:
  •  Yamaha Acoustic Electric Guitar Map Value $799.89 Provided by Yamaha Canada & Guitar Works
ALL FINALISTS:
  • Country Music Alberta 1 Year Membership for every member of the winning artist/group